Donald Dave Tipton
March 20, 1939 ~ March 26, 2025
Born in:
Yancey, NC
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Donald Dave Tipton, 86, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.
Mr. Tipton was born in Yancey, NC and was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian May Robinson Tipton; a son, Wayne Tipton; a grandson, Lance Corporal Jeffrey Brandon Strickland; a great grandson, Jackson Wacaster, and many close church family members.
Donald was a faithful member of Avery’s Creek Free Will Baptist Church and had served as a deacon for 40 years. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by a daughter; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren and his church family whom he loved dearly.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 11:00 am at Avery’s Creek Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Roger Pack officiating.
Services
Graveside Service: March 30, 2025 11:00 am
Avery's Creek Free Will Baptist Church
Avery's Creek Road
Arden, NC 28704
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Miss you Daddy💔
So very sorry for your loss. Mr. and Mrs. Tipton were beloved members of our community for such a long time. We will certainly miss our neighbor. Sending thoughts, prayers and comfort to you and your family.
Thank you my friend for staying with me right to the end💕
Don was as good a man as any I’ve ever known in my life and I was truly blessed to have known him for 40 plus years. Always warm and welcoming and a true believer in his faith.
Thank you John. You have been the best friend to my entire family. 💕
Prayers for your peace and happy memories of him.
Sincerely, Irene Gosnell.
I love you Irene💕
Prayers for comfort during this time.
Thank you Calvin & April💕